Amber Meadows Condominiums
Strong schools draw families here
Median $485K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
The moment you turn onto the drive, you notice the space—six acres that don't feel cramped, each condo sitting on its own chunk of land with room to breathe. Amber Meadows is the kind of place where you're not stacked on top of neighbors, which matters more than it sounds, and it's close enough to downtown Grand Rapids (about 13 minutes) that you're not sacrificing access for elbow room. The Byron Center Public Schools district serves the area, and there's a grocery store and a restaurant within a mile, so the basics are genuinely nearby—no long hauls for milk or dinner. Homes here run around $489K, and they sit within the Hollie Estates Area, which gives you a sense of the residential character of the larger neighborhood.
Why people love it here
Marshall Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.2 mi away
- Byron Center
- 4 rated schools in district
$485K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Amber Meadows Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,293/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Byron Center Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$485K
1 recent sale
Units
24
Complex Size
5.5 ac
24 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Peking Inn
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
5th Degree Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
McDonald's PlayPlace
Providence Lake
Unnamed beach
Connector to Kent Trails
Cutlerview Plat No.3 Area Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
68th/Special Olympics - Michigan (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library - Byron Center Branch
daycare
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Amber Meadows Condominiums is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Amber Meadows Condominiums home (around $485,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $86k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,226 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,226/mo | $86,023 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,714/mo | $99,040 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,877/mo | $103,392 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Homeowners Association
AMBER MEADOWS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
Source: grrealestateinfo.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Byron Township
Source: byrontownship.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Byron-Gaines Utility Authority
BGUA manages water/sewer; rural fringe on private well. 1381 84th St SE.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron Twps.
Services for Byron · Source: gainestownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Amber Meadows Condominiums are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(29)
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
Full Plate Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee Byron Center
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Marshall School
School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Anytime Fitness
Fitness Center
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(4)
Little Fliers Childcare and Development Center
Childcare Center
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Childcare Center
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Amber Meadows Condominiums
- What do homes cost in Amber Meadows Condominiums?
- The median home value in Amber Meadows Condominiums is about $485,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Amber Meadows Condominiums housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Amber Meadows Condominiums right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Amber Meadows Condominiums?
- Amber Meadows Condominiums is served by Byron Center Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marshall Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Amber Meadows Condominiums walkable?
- Amber Meadows Condominiums scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.